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The Columbian Exposition Commemorative Silver Half Dollar was Released to the public in 1893 at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

This coin is in cull condition and may be damaged, bent, highly worn or have other major imperfections. Coin dates will be 1892 or 1893.

Discover America’s first commemorative coin — the Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar — produced by the Bureau of the Mint in 1892 and 1893. The coin was released to the public to raise money for the World’s Columbian Exposition.

Each piece contains .36169 troy ounces of .90 silver and comes in cull condition, meaning the coins may be highly worn, damaged, bent or bear other major imperfections.

The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus — the first American coin to portray a historical person. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR are inscribed.

The Santa Maria floats above two hemispheres on the reverse. The year 1492 flanks the design, along with the inscriptions WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION, CHICAGO and the date. The design pays homage to Columbus’ initial voyage to the Americas.

George T. Morgan modified the designs after initial concepts by Olin Levi Warner.

Around 5 million coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, but many were melted because the coins outnumbered demand. Two million were circulated until the 1950s.

Set sail with the historic Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar. Use our secure online purchasing system to order your commemorative coin today.

Product Details

Denomination

$0.50

Condition

Circulated

Composition

90% Silver

Silver Content

Between .01-.50

Mint/Brand

Various

Availability

Out of Stock

SKU

BCUS-03104

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